Grace McCubbin

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Talk Title
‍The Beat Goes On: How Sudden Cardiac Arrest Changed My Life
Description
In a chilling moment during a nationally televised NFL game in January of 2023, the world held its breath as Damar Hamlin, a renowned football player, nearly died on the playing field. It was an introduction for millions of Americans to the insidious silent killer known as sudden cardiac arrest. Just one month later, Grace's 16-year-old son collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest in his school classroom. Grace shares her powerful journey from near tragedy to leading an impassioned crusade to spread awareness in her community and beyond.
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Speaker Biography
Grace McCubbin is a wife, a mother, and a fierce advocate for sudden cardiac arrest awareness and education. The mother of a sudden cardiac arrest survivor, Grace advocates for several organizations dedicated to the cause and regularly participates in education events and training exercises. As CEO of a consulting start-up in the QC area, she uses her position and visibility within the community to bring awareness and action to this critical agenda.